2.0 Head Gasket delete? Options

[torakki]

I've read where it's a good idea to remove the head gaskets and re-assemble without them. Something about, they crush and cause an issue. Is there anything else you need to do or change, in their place? Like a different head design?
Thanks

[emerygt350]

I've read where it's a good idea to remove the head gaskets and re-assemble without them. Something about, they crush and cause an issue. Is there anything else you need to do or change, in their place? Like a different head design?
Thanks

Here is an old thread with the bulletin and some pretty good points made.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/lofiversion/i...hp?t215407.html

[ClayPerrine]

I've read where it's a good idea to remove the head gaskets and re-assemble without them. Something about, they crush and cause an issue. Is there anything else you need to do or change, in their place? Like a different head design?
Thanks

Here is an old thread with the bulletin and some pretty good points made.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/lofiversion/i...hp?t215407.html

Still having the same argument over a decade later.

Will this bullshit misinformation NEVER end? The Tech document refers ONLY to the revised 2 liter heads. Period. Perpetuating misinformation does no one any good.

The Cap'n

The listed thread makes the same point I have been trying to make. The tech bulletin does not apply to the 914 engine. The tech bulletin applies to the engines with the revised head design.

The key words here are "REVISED HEAD DESIGN". The 914 motor does not have it.